Onkyo TX-SE550 User Manual

Contents

Before using

Audio Video Karaoke Control
Receiver

Important Safeguards........................ 2

Precautions ....................................... 3

Features............................................. 4

Supplied accessories......................... 4

Before operating this unit................. 5

TX-SE550

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video
Karaoke Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Audio Video Karaoke Con­trol Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Preparation

Audio equipment connections.......... 6

Video equipment connections .......... 7

Connecting other devices ................. 8

Connecting speakers....................... 10

Positioning speakers....................... 11

Connecting the power..................... 11

Making antenna connections.......... 12

Operation

Speaker setup.................................. 14

Selecting a sound source ................ 16

To enjoy Surround mode or

Stereo mode................................. 20

Karaoke function............................ 22

Tuning in a radio station................. 24

Using preset radio stations.............. 25

Recording a source......................... 26

Programming remote controller

codes............................................ 28

Appendix

Troubleshooting guide.................... 30

Specifications ................................. 31

Control guide

Control positions and names .......... 32

Remote controller RC-386M.......... 33

Using the remote controller............ 34

1.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Important Safeguards

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions

should be followed.

5.

Water and Moisture

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

6.

Carts and Stands

cart or stand that is recom­mended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combina-

tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combina­tion to overturn.

7.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8.

Ventilation

tion or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a book­case or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 20
cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.

9.

Heat

– The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli­ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10.

Power Sources –

power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11.

Polarization

plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the fol­lowing information:
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized
plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the
user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under
no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polar­ization of the plug.

12.

Power-Cord Protection

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, con­venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

13.

Cleaning

mended by the manufacturer.

2

– All warnings on the appliance and in the

– All operating and use instructions

– The appliance should not be used near

– The appliance should be used only with a

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

– The appliance should be mounted

– The appliance should be situated so that its loca-

The appliance should be connected to a

– If the appliance is provided with a polarized

– Power-supply cords should be

– The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

14.

Power Lines

– An outdoor antenna should be located away

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

from power lines.

15.

Nonuse Periods

– The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.

16.

Object and Liquid Entry

– Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

17.

Damage Requiring Service

– The appliance should be ser­viced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

18.

Servicing

– The user should not attempt to service the appli­ance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service person­nel.

19.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

– If an outside antenna is con­nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground­ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con­nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Precautions

1. Warranty Claim

You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case
of warranty claim, please report this number.

2. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

3. AC Fuse

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If
power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service
station.

4. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a
weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth.
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol­vents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the
panel lettering.

5. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

W orldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt­age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

For British model

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi­nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi­nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET .
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

For U.S. model

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro­vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi­sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•

For Canadian model

CAUTION:

THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER­ENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNICATIONS.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

Modele pour les Canadien

ATTENTION: L'INTERFÉRENCE RADIO ÉLECTRIQUE

GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE
DÉPASSE PAS LES LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLE­MENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES,
SECTION APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3).

GERMERING, GERMANY

K.OTSU

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

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Features

Amplifier Features

■

100 Watts MAXIMUM POWER to each of the five channels
into 6 ohms at 1 kHz (EIAJ) — enough solid, clean power to
drive your home theater speakers with authority and produce
dynamically rich music, even at low volume levels, and more
than enough for a thrilling home theater experience in most
entertainment rooms.

■

COSTLY DISCRETE OUTPUT STAGE CIRCUITRY

■

HIGH-CURRENT LOW-IMPEDANCE 6-OHM DRIVE for all
five channels.

Audio/Video Features

■

POWERED BY MOTOROLA 24-BIT DSP, the DSP56009,
which runs at 88 MHz, and can execute 44 million instruc­tions per second (MIPS) for greater processing capacity that
translates into better dynamics, more reflections and more
reverberations — parameters that define how real everything
will sound — also gives you more control over factors spe­cific to your home theater, such as room size, ambiance,
equalization and time delay.

■

DOLBY

5.1 channel pristine digital audio on DVDs, HDTV and other
sources.

■

CINEMA RE-EQ™ CIRCUITRY**

*

DIGITAL PROCESSOR BUILT-IN to decode the

Supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.

AM loop antenna × 1

Remote controller (RC-386M) × 1
Batteries (size AA or UM-3) × 2

The following accessories are only available for worldwide
models.

T-shaped FM antenna × 1

FM/AM Tuner Features

■

30 FM/AM RANDOM PRESETS — especially conv enient if
there are a lot of radio stations in your area. You can assign a
number, in any order, to each of your favorite FM and AM
stations, then access them simply at the touch of a button.

■

3 STATION-GROUP PRESETS

■

FM AUTO TUNING to quickly and easily find FM stations
in the area.

Other Features You’ll Enjoy

PRECISION VOLUME CONTROL to eliminate the noise

■

and distortion inherent in electronic switching, and give you
more precise, minute volume-level adjustment by remote.
KARAOKE CAPABILITY with 2 microphone inputs, each

■

with its own volume control, plus Digital Echo, Digital Key
(pitch) control and for more professional sounding karaoke.
BANANA PLUG-COMPATIBLE MULTIWAY SPEAKER

■

BINDING

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Labora­tories, Inc. All rights reserved.

75/300 ohm antenna
adapter × 1

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A
built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents
of the memory during power failures and even when the unit is
unplugged. The unit must be plugged in order to charge the
back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit has been
unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the
unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a
period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been
unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a
highly humid climate.

Conversion plug (Shape may
vary depending on the area
which it was purchased.) × 1

**Re-Equalization™ is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.

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Before operating this unit

Setting the AM tuning step frequency

10kHz

9kHz

AM FREQUENCY

STEP

SUB

FRONT SPEAKERS A

ANTENNA

R

(

)

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

)

PLAY

N

I
FM
75

DVD

I N

VIDEO-1

N

I

GND

OUT

VIDEO-2

L

I N

R

R

CD

PHONO

L

L V

L

R

FRONT

SURROUND

-

MONI
TOR
OUT

L

L

R

R

SUB

CENTER

WOOFER

B

FRONT SPEAKERS

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

L

RLR

MULT I CHANNEL

WOOFER

I

NPUT

PRE OUT

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL
SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL 2
(

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

OPTICAL

R

REMOTE CONTROL

10kHz
9kHz

AM FREQUENCY

STEP

120V

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220-230V

)

)

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

120V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Worldwide models only)

Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM
band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM band tun­ing step frequency in your area.

U.S.A. and Canada: 10 kHz
Other areas : 9 kHz

Setting the Voltage selector (Worldwide models
only)

W orldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with
local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of
the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or
120 V.

2. If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screw­driver into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way
to the right (120 V) or to the left (220-230 V), whichever is
appropriate.

1

2

3

Remote control sensor

TX-SE550

Installing the remote controller batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the tab and
lifting up the cover.

2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compart­ment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and nega­tive (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.

3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the com­partment cover.

Notes

•

Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of
batteries.

•

To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller
is not to be used for a long time.

•

Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from cor­rosion. If the remote controller doesn’t operate smoothly,
replace both the batteries at the same time.

•

The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this
will vary depending on usage.

Using the remote controller

Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.
The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal
from the remote controller.

STANDBY indicator

30˚

30˚

approx. 5 m

(16 feet)

Notes

•

Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or
inverted fluorescent light which can pre vent proper operation of the
remote controller.
Using another remote controller of the same type in the same

•

room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays
may cause operational interference.
Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller.

•

The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake
and drain the batteries.

•

Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Plac­ing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote con­troller operation.
If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the

•

remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

5

Audio equipment connections

•

On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right
channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.

•

Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con­nections.

•

This receiver is designed for use with turntables using moving magnet cartridges.

•

Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Tape Deck

L

R

PHONO

INPUT
(REC)

ANTENNA

AM

FM
75

GND

CD

(

REC

TAPE

(

PLAY

DVD

VIDEO-1

OUT

VIDEO-2

I N

R

L

)

OUT

)
I

N

I N

I

N

R

L

SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT

MONI
TOR
OUT

-

V

OUTPUT
(PLAY)

MULT I CHANNEL

I NPUT

R

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

L

FRONT SPEAKERS A

L

R

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

R

L

R

B

L

R

See page 7

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

DIGITAL INPUT

R

AM FREQUENCY

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

L (Left)

R (Right)

DIGITAL 2
(

)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

)

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

10kHz
9kHz

STEP

120V

Audio connection cable

Improper connection

Insert completely

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

L

R

To wall
outlet

OUTPUT (COAXIAL)
OUTPUT (OPTICAL)

Do not plug in the power
cord until all connections

Ground

OUTPUT

OUTPUT
(ANALOG)

have been made.

Turntable

CD Player

: signal flow

• A DVD or other component equipped with a digital output can be connected to this receiver. The digital connection must be

used in conjunction with an analog connection, because if the analog cable is disconnected, the audio output from TAPE OUT,
VIDEO-2 and AUDIO OUT will not work.

6

Video equipment connections

•

On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right
channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.

•

A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection.
Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-

•

nections.

DVD Player

AUDIO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

L (Left)

Audio connection cable

R (Right)

Video connection cable

V (Video) V

Digital audio connections

This receiver has a powerful digital signal
processor for use with DVD players, DAT
decks, and CD players. The digital inputs,
DIGITAL-1 and DIGITAL-2, can be assigned
to individual input selector buttons, so when
an input selector button is pressed, the
assigned digital input is used instead of the
corresponding analog input. (See page 17.)

L

R

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

SUB
WOOFER
PRE OUT

R

L

)

MONI
TOR

)

OUT

I

N

I N

I N

R

L

L

R

PHONO

ANTENNA

GND

CD

(

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

PLAY

FM
75

DVD

VIDEO-1

OUT

VIDEO-2

I N

Video Cassette Recorder

-

V

MULT I CHANNEL

I NPUT

R

FRONT

SURROUND

CENTER

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

WOOFER

L

SUB

FRONT SPEAKERS A

L

R

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

R

L

R

B

L

R

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

VIDEO IN

Monitor TV

DIGITAL INPUT

R

AM FREQUENCY

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

DIGITAL 2
(

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

10kHz
9kHz

STEP

120V

)

)

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

: signal flow

Notes:

When using a playback-only VCR, you need to make only the output connections.

•

This receiver can be used with only a monitor TV equipped with a video input jack.

•

Interference may be caused between the TV and this receiver. If this interference occurs, place the receiver and the TV as far apart

•

as possible. We do not recommend the use of a common TV/FM antenna (see antenna section).
A DVD or other component equipped with a digital output can be connected to this receiver. The digital connection must be used in

•

conjunction with an analog connection, because if the analog cable is disconnected, the audio output from TAPE OUT, VIDEO-2 and
AUDIO OUT will not work.

•

Remove the protective cap attached to the DIGITAL-1 (OPTICAL) jack before making the connection. When this jack is not used,
replace the protective cap.

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Connecting other devices

• On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right

channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.

L (Left)

Audio connection cable

• A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection.

• Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-

nections.

decoder with 5.1 channel output

You may connect the 5.1 channel outputs of an external decoder (such as DTS decoder or MPEG decoder) to the MULTICHANNEL
INPUTs of this unit.
Use the DVD player or decoder controls to adjust the speaker settings for multi-channel input.

DVD player or

a decoder with Multi (5.1) channel outputs

R (Right)

Video connection cable

V (Video) V

Monaural audio cable (mono)

L

R

AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT

SURROUND OUT

L

R

PHONO

ANTENNA

GND

CD

SUBWOOFER OUT
CENTER OUT
MULTI CHANNEL FRONT OUT

SUB

MULT I CHANNEL

WOOFER
PRE OUT

R

L

(

)

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

)

PLAY

I

N

FM
75

DVD

I N

VIDEO-1

I

N

OUT

VIDEO-2

I N

R

FRONT

SURROUND

-

MONI
TOR
OUT

V

L

CENTER

FRONT SPEAKERS A

I

NPUT

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

R

L

R

B

L

R

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

DIGITAL INPUT

R

AM FREQUENCY

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

DIGITAL 2
(

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

10kHz
9kHz

STEP

120V

)

)

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

8

Connecting other devices

SUB

FRONT SPEAKERS A

ANTENNA

R

(

)

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

)

PLAY

N

I
FM
75

DVD

I N

VIDEO-1

N

I

GND

OUT

VIDEO-2

L

I N

R

R

CD

PHONO

L

R

L

FRONT

SURROUND

-

MONI
TOR
OUT

V

L

L

L

R

R

SUB

CENTER

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

B

MODEL NO.

TX-SE550

L

RLR

MULT I CHANNEL

WOOFER

I NPUT

PRE OUT

Capacity is total
100 watts.

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL
SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

R

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

REMOTE CONTROL

AM FREQUENCY

STEP

DIGITAL 2
(

)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

)

OPTICAL

10kHz
9kHz

120V

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

AC outlet connection

You can connect the power cord from another
audio device to the rear of this receiver.
Since the AC outlets on the unit are a
SWITCHED type outlet, you can use the
STANDBY/ON button, or the POWER button
on the remote controller to turn on/off the
power to both this receiver and the connected
audio devices.

First turn the POWER switch ON ( ).
The shape, number, and total capacity of the

AC outlets may differ depending on the area of
purchase. Make sure that the total capacity of
other components connected to this unit does
not exceed the capacity that is printed on the
rear panel.

ON

TX-SE550

SUB

FRONT SPEAKERS A

ANTENNA

R

(

)

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

)

PLAY

N

I
FM
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DVD

I N

VIDEO-1

I

N

GND

OUT

VIDEO-2

L

I N

R

R

CD

PHONO

L

R

L

FRONT

SURROUND

-

MONI
TOR
OUT

CENTER

V

L

L

L

R

R

SUB

WOOFER

B

FRONT SPEAKERS

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

L

RLR

MULT I CHANNEL

WOOFER

I NPUT

PRE OUT

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL
SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

R

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

DIGITAL INPUT

REMOTE CONTROL

AM FREQUENCY

STEP

DIGITAL 2
(

)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

)

OPTICAL

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

10kHz
9kHz

120V

Connections for remote control ( )

You can use the remote controller of this
receiver to operate cassette tape decks, com­pact disc players and DVD players that have
Onkyo connectors.

Connect a remote control cable to the connec­tor with the mark.

• An remote control cable equipped with

a 3.5mm (1/8 in.)-diameter miniature two­conductor phone plug comes with every

CD Player

compact disc player, cassette tape deck, or
DVD player that has an connector.

• Remote control operation is not possible if

only the remote control cable is connected –
the audio connection cables must also be

Cassette Tape Deck

connected.

• This receiver’s remote controller does not

support control of Onkyo turntables.

• If the connecting device has two con-

nectors lined-up vertically or horizontally,

DVD Player

you can use either of them. They both offer
the same functionality.

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Connecting speakers

• If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker.

• Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals to connect a second pair of front speakers.

• This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges are con-

nected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.

FRONT SPEAKERS: A or B: 6 ohms min./speaker
SURROUND SPEAKERS: 6 ohms min./speaker
CENTER SPEAKER: 6 ohms min.

Connecting the speaker cable

1. Twist wire ends very tight.

10 mm

2. Unscrew. 3. Insert wire. 4. Screw.

2. Press down the lever.

Active subwoofer

ANTENNA

GND

L

R

PHONO

3. Insert the wire

R

(

)

REC

AM

OUT

TAPE

(

)

PLAY

I

N

FM
75

DVD

I N

VIDEO-1

I

N

OUT

VIDEO-2

I N

R

CD

into the hole.

SUB

MULT I CHANNEL

WOOFER
PRE OUT

L

FRONT

SURROUND

-

MONI
TOR
OUT

CENTER

V

L

4. Release the lever
to replace it.

Front Speakers A

R ch.

+–+–

FRONT SPEAKERS A

I NPUT

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

L

R

L ch.

L

R

B

L

R

MODEL NO. TX-SE550

NOTE:

To prevent damage to circuitry,
never short-circuit the positive (+)
and negative (–) speaker wire.

Center Speaker

–+

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL 2
(

)

R

AM FREQUENCY

220-230V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

COAXIAL

DIGITAL 1
(

OPTICAL

REMOTE CONTROL

10kHz
9kHz

STEP

120V

)

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

TOTAL 100W MAX.

CENTER
SPEAKER

LL

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R

NO

10

+–+–

R ch.

L ch.

R ch.

Surround Speakers

Front Speakers B

• When you use only one speaker or wish to listen

+–+–

L ch.

+––+ +––+

RL RL

Positioning speakers

TV or Screen

Front

speaker

Left

Surround

speaker

Left

Sub-

woofer

speaker

Center

speaker

Listener

Front

speaker

Right

Surround

speaker

Right

Positioning speakers

Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of
Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending
on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room.
The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker
placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in
order to experience the best of Surround sound.

Standard speaker placement

For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed. If a
center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound from the
unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in
order to produce the best Surround sound possible.

Front: The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated
listener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker produces a
richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound’s
source and movement.
Surround: Place the left and right Surround speakers 1 meter
(3 feet) above the listener’s ear level and facing toward the sides of
the room, making sure that the listener is within the speakers’ dis­persion angle. These speakers produce the feel of a moving sound
while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action.
Subwoofer: Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for
powerful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not
affect the final quality of the sound image too much, so you can
install it with the room layout in mind.

Connecting the power

3. STANDBY/ON button

2. POWER switch
STANDBY indicator

Display

STANDBY/ON

POWER

ON

OFF

MIC LEVEL

1

KARAOKE

MAX

MIN

1

PHONES

KEY CONTROL VOCAL

2

MAX

MIN

2

MIC

CANCEL

ECHO LEVEL

MIN

3-D BASS

MAX

TI CH INPUTMUL

STANDBY

SCAN GROUP

SPEAKERSA B MIDNIGHT THEATERSURROUND MODE

3. POWER button

123

1VIDEO

4567890

Re-EQ

( )

VIDEO

2

TAPE

MONITOR

SENDING/
LEARNED

POWER

DVD

TAPE PHONO C D LEARN

POWER

POWER

DISC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

PARAMETER SELECTOR

PARAMETER CONTROLLER

DIRECT TUNING

/10

MEMORY

AMFMDVD PHONO

DIMMER

SLEEP

INPUT SELECTOR

VIDEO-2

VIDEO-1

TUNER

PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO

C H

GROUP

CD

DVD

KARAOKE

KEY CONTROL

VOCAL
CANCEL

CLEAR

TEST
TONE

MULTI-CH

INPUT

TUNER

CH SEL

LEVEL

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING

FM MUTE / MODE

C D

SUR

MODE

VOLUME

TV/VCR

PRESET

TAPE

VOLUME

RC-386M

BASS

A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER

TREBLE

TX-SE550

1.

To wall
outlet

Refer to the speaker’s instruction manual for more details.

Connecting the power

• Before you plug in the receiver, confirm that all connections

have been made properly.

• Turning on this receiver’s power may cause a momentary power

surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment,
such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a differ­ent circuit.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

2. Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to Standby
mode.

The STANDBY indicator will light up.

3. Press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on the
remote controller to turn on the receiver. The display will
light up and the STANDBY indicator will be turned off.

If you press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on
the remote controller again, the receiver returns to Standby
mode.

• You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER switch on

the receiver is set to OFF.

• Set the volume level to minimum before you turn off the power

to the unit.

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